The Lenfest Institute for Journalism

“In one case the new company is built to succeed, and in the other it is just being set up to be stripped for parts.” — @JimFriedlich spoke to @MarketWatch on different types of media spinoffs and the factors that play into how successful they are. marketwatch.com/story/can-medi…

We’re pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lenfest Next Generation Award, which supports professional development for Philly journalists of color. Join us in congratulating the 12 winners, who work in digital, broadcast, & print media 👇 lenfestinstitute.org/institute-news…

As our industry adopts AI, how do we ensure publishers of all sizes can use new tools? The Lenfest AI Collaborative & Fellowship Program, in partnership with @OpenAI & @Microsoft, shared strategies for building a more inclusive AI ecosystem for local news⬇️lenfestinstitute.org/solutions-reso…

🚨 The Philly Pulse: Community Poll from @VoiceVotePhilly closes tomorrow, June 1! Philly residents — Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard 👇

“I look at my job as I’m trying to help the donor have the impact they want to have on the world.” — @kimberlydgriffi of @MSFreePress @ the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted with Press Forward. Tips from the Summit on messaging, stewardship, & more:lenfestinstitute.org/solutions-reso…

🗣️ Calling all Philly residents: we need your voice! The Philly Pulse Poll from @VoiceVotePhilly is live. Now is your chance to weigh in on issues like education, public safety, and green initiatives. 🌿📚 Take the poll & share with your neighbors 💬💪 phillypulsepoll.com

🚨 JOB ALERT: We're hiring an 2-year AI engineering fellow in collaboration w/ @lenfestinst. This role will explore ways AI and machine learning techniques can support our work while strongly adhering to our values, standards, and strict need for safety. job-boards.greenhouse.io/propublica/job…

That’s a wrap on the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted in partnership with Press Forward 🎉 Thank you to the journalism fundraisers and philanthropic partners who joined us this week for impactful conversations about how to grow philanthropic support for local news ✨

Day 1 of the Lenfest News Philanthropy Summit, hosted in partnership with Press Forward, kicked off this morning with three of our keynote speakers: Mallory Mitchell of Aligned Strategy, @kimberlydgriffi of @MSFreePress, and @co_mediaproject's Kimberly Spencer 💸💡⬇️

Want to help shape the future of news in Philly? Join us for the Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit on June 13: A day of engaging conversations, workshops, and networking with news leaders from across the ecosystem. Space is limited ⬇️lenfestinstitute.org/institute-news…

Meet our newest team member! We’re pleased to welcome Kirsten Halker-Kratz as our new Head of Development & Donor Relations. In this role, she’ll focus on growing a comprehensive fundraising program in support of our mission⭐️ lenfestinstitute.org/institute-news…

“They chose the future of their family’s newspaper and its contributions to the community over a near-term value [from] a transaction to a financial buyer.” — @JimFriedlich in @CascadePBSNews on The Spokesman Review’s move to nonprofit ownership cascadepbs.org/news/2025/04/s…

Read more about how @VoiceVotePhilly partners are collaborating to cover the DA race despite the lack of TV debates ⬇️

Attending the Collaborative Journalism Summit today? Don’t miss out on a panel on community impact tracking from the Statewide News Collective at 3:15 MT in Pikes Peak. @nhpr & @BridgeMichigan share research tips to assess how your reporting resonates in your community. #CJS2025